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Japan's rice reserves

File photo taken on May 30, 2025, shows the Japanese government's rice stockpile at a storage center in Kanagawa Prefecture. Japan's farm ministry is set to buy back rice it released from its stockpile in 2025 amid calls by farmers concerned about a surplus and a price collapse.

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Japan's rice reserves

File photo taken on May 30, 2025, shows the Japanese government's rice stockpile at a storage center in Kanagawa Prefecture. Japan's farm ministry is set to buy back rice it released from its stockpile in 2025 amid calls by farmers concerned about a surplus and a price collapse.

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Japan's rice reserves

File photo taken on May 30, 2025, shows the Japanese government's rice stockpile at a storage center in Kanagawa Prefecture. Japan's farm ministry is set to buy back rice it released from its stockpile in 2025 amid calls by farmers concerned about a surplus and a price collapse.

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Osaka Expo organizer head speaks on revenue

Masakazu Tokura, chair of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2025. The association said the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka that closed in October generated a surplus of up to 37 billion yen ($237 million).

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Namibia inaugurates 400kV transmission line

STORY: Namibia inaugurates 400kV transmission line SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration of the 400kV transmission line STORYLINE: Namibia inaugurated the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line on Friday, marking a significant step toward the country's energy security and regional cooperation. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo underscored Namibia's commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency by 2030, in line with national goals outlined in Vision 2030. "The construction of the 400kV transmission line marks a significant milestone in our journey toward energy security and regional cooperation," Alweendo said. The transmission line, funded by Namibia's power utility, NamPower, to the tune of 873 million Namibian dollars (about 46 million U.S. dollars), is expected to facilitate increased regional trade and allow Namibia to export surplus energy to n

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Indian gov't approves rooftop solar scheme for 10 mln households

STORY: Indian gov't approves rooftop solar scheme for 10 mln households SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of solar panel STORYLINE: The Indian government Thursday approved a scheme to install rooftop solar panels in 10 million households across the country, which will enable them to get free electricity up to 300 units per month. This will be a major push for renewable energy in the country. "Through this scheme, the households will be able to save electricity bills as well as earn additional income through sale of surplus power to DISCOMs (Distribution Companies)," reads an official statement. "The proposed scheme will result in addition of 30 GW of solar capacity through rooftop solar in the residential sector, generating 1,000 BUs of electricity and resulting in reduction of 720 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions over the 25-year lifetime of rooftop systems," the sta

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S. Korea logs current account surplus for 8th month in December

STORY: S. Korea logs current account surplus for 8th month in December SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bank of Korea (BOK) (July 18, 2019) 2. various of Busan container terminal (March 7, 2023) 3. various of semiconductor production line (courtesy of Samsung Electronics, July 9, 2019) 4. various of automobile export site (courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company, Oct. 24, 2019) 5. various of Seoul streets (courtesy of Yonhap TV, Feb. 7, 2024) STORYLINE: South Korea logged current account surplus for the eighth straight month in December last year due to export recovery, central bank data showed Wednesday. Current account balance, the broadest measure of cross-border trade, posted a surplus of 7.41 billion U.S. dollars in December 2023, staying in black since May, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). Trade surplus for goods stood at 8.04 billion dollars in December, hovering in black since April. Export grew 5.8 percent f

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chah-Nimeh Reservoirs - Iran

Captured from an aerial perspective on September 17, 2021, the Chah-Nimeh reservoirs, in Zehak, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, unfold as a striking landscape, positioned 50 kilometers from Zabol and 90 kilometers from the Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan. Comprising three sizable natural cavities, these reservoirs are strategically situated in the southern expanse of the Sistan Plain. An intricate water management system orchestrates the flow of surplus water from the Hirmand River, channeling it through a meticulously designed canal and ensuring the replenishment of these reservoirs. Photo by Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Türkiye's current account registers 1.88 billion dollar surplus in September

STORY: Türkiye's current account registers 1.88 billion dollar surplus in September SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the safe of Turkish Central Bank (courtesy of Turkish Central Bank) 2. various of U.S. dollars (shooting time: June 15, 2022) 3. various of Turkish Central Bank (courtesy of Turkish Central Bank) 4. various of Turkish Lira (courtesy of Turkish Central Bank) STORYLINE: Türkiye's current account registered a 1.88 billion-U.S.-dollar surplus in September, marking the highest surplus in the last two years, supported by the narrowing foreign trade deficit, as announced by the country's Central Bank on Monday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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Indonesia's trade balance surplus rises slightly in September

STORY: Indonesia's trade balance surplus rises slightly in September DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:04:52 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference & graphic 2. various of export import activities in port 3. various of palm oil & cooking oil factory 4. various of Jokowi buying cooking oil in traditional market 5. various of Jakarta's landmark STORYLINE: Indonesia posted a trade balance surplus of 3.42 billion U.S. dollars in September, rising slightly compared to the previous month of 3.12 billion U.S. dollars, amidst the decline in the value of exports and imports, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced on Monday. "This is the 41st consecutive month of surplus," said Acting Head of BPS Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti in a press conference, adding that exports in September were registered at 20.76 billion U.S. dollars, down by 5.63 percent from the previous month, and the recorded imports value was 17.34 billion U.S. dollars, down by 8.15 percent from August 2023.

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Delicacy for Autumn Equinox: taro

STORY: Delicacy for Autumn Equinox: taro DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Samar Amr digging taros in the field 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SAMAR AMR, Egyptian student in China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SAMAR AMR, Egyptian student in China "An old Chinese saying goes, eat taro in Autumn, and it will be surplus whole year. Qiufen (Autumn Equinox) is coming. Now taro is ripe. Let's follow the camera of Xinhua News Agency and to dig taro together. Qiufen, as the name suggests, is the half of autumn. In this time, the sun is directly shining on the equator. Look, very fresh taro. In Egypt, in my hometown, people can also plant taro. It can be boiled and used in soup or served as a side dish. However, we are going to make a popular Chinese dish today. Very delicious! In fact, this day is also farmers' harvest festival in China. People harvest crops such as rice, corn, cotton, peanuts, and sorghum." Xinhua News Agency correspondents r

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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Italian bank stocks plummet after gov't approves windfall tax

STORY: Italian bank stocks plummet after gov't approves windfall tax DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Rome STORYLINE: Italian banking stocks took a beating on Tuesday, after the government passed a measure that will tax the surplus profits of the country's financial institutions at 40 percent this year. Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, said that the funds raised by the windfall tax would be used to help poor families and small businesses hurt by the increase in interest rates over the last year. The new decree was passed by the Council of Ministers late on Monday. The country's main banks felt the impact of the new policy immediately. The main blue-chip index on the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan finished Tuesday's trading session down 2.1 percent, in what was a mildly negative session across Europe. Paris's CAC-40 index was down 0.69 percent for the day, while the D

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China Import And Export Growth in The First Seven Months of 2023

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2023 - Two car ro-ro ships dock at a port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, August 7, 2023. On August 8, 2023, the General Administration of Customs released data showing that in the first seven months of 2023, China's import and export value was 23.55 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. Of this total, the export was 13.47 trillion yuan, up by 1.5%; Imports were 10.08 trillion yuan, down 1.1%; Trade surplus increased by 10.3% to 3.39 trillion yuan.

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China Import And Export Growth in The First Seven Months of 2023

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2023 - A passenger ship is loaded from Yantai to Dalian in Yantai, Shandong province, China, Aug. 7, 2023. On August 8, 2023, the General Administration of Customs released data showing that in the first seven months of 2023, China's import and export value was 23.55 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. Of this total, the export was 13.47 trillion yuan, up by 1.5%; Imports were 10.08 trillion yuan, down 1.1%; Trade surplus increased by 10.3% to 3.39 trillion yuan.

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China Import And Export Growth in The First Seven Months of 2023

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2023 - A large number of export goods vehicles gather to the port to prepare for shipment, August 7, 2023, Yantai city, Shandong province, China. On August 8, 2023, the General Administration of Customs released data showing that in the first seven months of 2023, China's import and export value was 23.55 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. Of this total, the export was 13.47 trillion yuan, up by 1.5%; Imports were 10.08 trillion yuan, down 1.1%; Trade surplus increased by 10.3% to 3.39 trillion yuan.

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China Import And Export Growth in The First Seven Months of 2023

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2023 - A large number of export goods vehicles gather to the port to prepare for shipment, August 7, 2023, Yantai city, Shandong province, China. On August 8, 2023, the General Administration of Customs released data showing that in the first seven months of 2023, China's import and export value was 23.55 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. Of this total, the export was 13.47 trillion yuan, up by 1.5%; Imports were 10.08 trillion yuan, down 1.1%; Trade surplus increased by 10.3% to 3.39 trillion yuan.

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China Import And Export Growth in The First Seven Months of 2023

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2023 - A large number of export goods vehicles gather to the port to prepare for shipment, August 7, 2023, Yantai city, Shandong province, China. On August 8, 2023, the General Administration of Customs released data showing that in the first seven months of 2023, China's import and export value was 23.55 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. Of this total, the export was 13.47 trillion yuan, up by 1.5%; Imports were 10.08 trillion yuan, down 1.1%; Trade surplus increased by 10.3% to 3.39 trillion yuan.

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Japan books 13.6 bln USD current account surplus in April

STORY: Japan books 13.6 bln USD current account surplus in April DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ports in Japan 2. various of city views in Japan STORYLINE: Japan logged a current account surplus of 1.9 trillion yen (13.6 billion U.S. dollars) in April, said a government report on Thursday. According to the Finance Ministry's preliminary information, the figure, in the black for the third consecutive month, was 76.3 percent higher than in the same period last year. According to the ministry, the country saw a goods trade deficit of 113.1 billion yen and a services trade deficit of 646.5 billion yen in the recording period. Imports decreased by 4.1 percent while exports expanded 2.6 percent year on year, the preliminary data showed. The report also said that the primary income, which reflects returns on overseas investments, booked a surplus of 3.07 trillion yen. (1 U.S. dollar equals 139.94 Japanese yen) Xinhua News Agency

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